Construction starts on 11-unit project in Arch St. neighborhood Police check out dust complaint, found no evidence of wrong doing

DOVER — Construction has begun on an 11-unit residential development on Arch Street in Dover.

The development was approved in February, and demolition on the site began last Friday. The site sits in the middle of a neighborhood near Woodman Park School. The lot formerly held two residential buildings, according to City Planner Chris Parker. According to final site plans, the development will include three single-family residences along Arch Street. A shared access driveway will then lead to four duplexes behind the single-family buildings.

“We’re happy to be where we are,” said developer Hank Brandt. “We’re moving forward on trying to get as much of the site work done as we can.”

On Wednesday morning, Dover Police say they received a call from a concerned resident complaining of too much dust from the construction site. Capt. Bill Breault said an officer was dispatched to the site, but did not notice an excess of dust or any wrongdoing. Breault said he would pass along the complaint to building inspection services, but said there were no issues with the development at this time.

Parker said any time a new development is being constructed in a neighborhood, the city and developer need to be aware of the concerns of those living nearby. He said while such projects often get approval, the beginning of the construction period is often jarring for neighbors. Parker said concerns about dust and environmental impact of such work is common, but that the city planner, city engineer and developer meet to discuss projects before they begin to ensure the process is safe and not hazardous to the environment.

As of now, there is no timeline for the completion of the project, called Frisian Estates. Frisian Estates is being overseen by Brandt Development Company. According to a sign on the property, the approved building hours begin at 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, and at 8 a.m. on Saturday.